Living with Disability - for iPad/Mac/PC

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How does living with disability and chronic illness impact on a person's quality of life? What are the consequences of physical limitations and treatment regimes? The tracks on his album explore real-life case studies in a variety of care environments. From domestic homes to residential and hospita…

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    • Apr 12, 2010 LATEST EPISODE
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    Living with Disability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2010 1:13


    A short introduction to this album.

    Transcript -- Living with Disability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2010


    Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.

    Living with MS: Veronica's story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 6:49


    A day in the life of Veronica Sinclair and her husband. They talk about how Veronica;s progressive MS has affected them, and how an assited living grant has changed their lives.

    Transcript -- Living with MS: Veronica's story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- A day in the life of Veronica Sinclair and her husband. They talk about how Veronica;s progressive MS has affected them, and how an assited living grant has changed their lives.

    An introduction to health and social care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 1:29


    Professor Joanna Bornat of the K101 course team gives an overview of The Open University course.

    Transcript -- An introduction to health and social care

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    Transcript -- Professor Joanna Bornat of the K101 course team gives an overview of The Open University course.

    Living with MS: the battle for funding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 5:56


    The long process of assessing, awarding and allocating funds for necessary specialised accomodation.

    Transcript -- Living with MS: the battle for funding

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    Transcript -- The long process of assessing, awarding and allocating funds for necessary specialised accomodation.

    Housing journeys: Lyn's story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 10:12


    A lifetime's personal experience of residential care and sheltered accommodation.

    Transcript -- Housing journeys: Lyn's story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- A lifetime's personal experience of residential care and sheltered accommodation.

    Living with HIV: illness and Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 19:13


    Personal recollections of coming to terms with incurable illness - first haemophilia, then HIV - and the effect on relationships with others.

    Transcript -- Living with HIV: illness and Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- Personal recollections of coming to terms with incurable illness - first haemophilia, then HIV - and the effect on relationships with others.

    Living with HIV: identity and support groups

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 15:40


    The benefits of sharing information and experiences with fellow sufferers, and overcoming initial misconceptions.

    Transcript -- Living with HIV: identity and support groups

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- The benefits of sharing information and experiences with fellow sufferers, and overcoming initial misconceptions.

    Living with HIV: academic perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 4:22


    Professor Joanna Bornat of the K101 course team explains why the case study was chosen and explores some of the issues that emerge.

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    Transcript -- Living with HIV: academic perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- Professor Joanna Bornat of the K101 course team explains why the case study was chosen and explores some of the issues that emerge.

    aids stigma life experiences oral history hiv positive k101 stigmatise transcript professor joanna bornat academic perspective
    Living with diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 17:26


    Professor David Mathhews on the history of research into the treatment of diabetes and how patients can manage the condition by modifying their behaviour.

    Transcript -- Living with diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- Professor David Mathhews on the history of research into the treatment of diabetes and how patients can manage the condition by modifying their behaviour.

    Care at home - Ann's story Scene 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 2:22


    Ann, her husband and daughter live with her father Angus, who has Parkinson's Disease. Caring for him is taking up an increasing amount of her time and emotional energy.

    Transcript -- Care at home - Ann's story Scene 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- Ann, her husband and daughter live with her father Angus, who has Parkinson's Disease. Caring for him is taking up an increasing amount of her time and emotional energy.

    Ann's story Scene 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 4:37


    Ann bears the brunt of her husband (Bob) and daughter's (Zoe) frustrations with Angus.

    Transcript -- Ann's story Scene 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- Ann bears the brunt of her husband (Bob) and daughter's (Zoe) frustrations with Angus.

    Ann's story Scene 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 5:36


    Ann and Bob try to celebrate their anniversary, but are interrupted by Angus, and a telephone call from Zoe's school. The news isn't good.

    Transcript -- Ann's story Scene 3

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    Transcript -- Ann and Bob try to celebrate their anniversary, but are interrupted by Angus, and a telephone call from Zoe's school. The news isn't good.

    Ann's story Scene 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 5:46


    It's all getting too much for Ann and she seeks help from Social Services. But there are other problems to worry about.

    Transcript -- Ann's story Scene 4

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    Transcript -- It's all getting too much for Ann and she seeks help from Social Services. But there are other problems to worry about.

    Ann's story Scene 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 5:42


    Ann talks to her friend Cheryll about the difficulties in getting help for her Dad. A carer is assigned to Angus, and Ann talks to the family about it.

    Transcript -- Ann's story Scene 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- Ann talks to her friend Cheryll about the difficulties in getting help for her Dad. A carer is assigned to Angus, and Ann talks to the family about it.

    Ann's story Scene 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 7:20


    The care worker (Yetunde) arrives for her first day, but can't give Ann the help she needs.

    Transcript -- Ann's story Scene 6

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    Transcript -- The care worker (Yetunde) arrives for her first day, but can't give Ann the help she needs.

    Ann's story Scene 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 5:08


    Ann joins a group for people having to cope with Parkinson's. She gets more help, and it seems to lift everyone's spirits.

    Transcript -- Ann's story Scene 7

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    Transcript -- Ann joins a group for people having to cope with Parkinson's. She gets more help, and it seems to lift everyone's spirits.

    Ann's story Scene 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 4:46


    Ann, Bob and Zoe have booked a holiday to Spain, and have to persuade Angus to go into a care home for a few days for a holiday of his own.

    Transcript -- Ann's story Scene 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- Ann, Bob and Zoe have booked a holiday to Spain, and have to persuade Angus to go into a care home for a few days for a holiday of his own.

    Ann's story: academic perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009 9:41


    Jan Walmsley of the K101 course team explains why the case study was chosen and explores some of the issues that emerge.

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    Transcript -- Ann's story: academic perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2009


    Transcript -- Jan Walmsley of the K101 course team explains why the case study was chosen and explores some of the issues that emerge.

    family research drama k101 transcript ann academic perspective

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